July 31, 2023 - The Final Countdown

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Well, my day got changed back to Monday so here's my final email!!


I'll be having an open house at my house Monday night August 7th and if you can I'd love for everyone to come say hi! Then my homecoming will be August 27th at 11:30am! Hit me or my family up for the addresses if you need them!


The mission has been the best thing I've ever done with my life. I honestly never thought the day would come when it's over. It's kinda hard to put into words all the feelings, experiences, and things I've learned. Day in and day out putting in so much effort to serve God and everyone around me, has truly change me into the person I wanted to be. My testimony and love for Jesus Christ has grown so much. I've seen it change my life in so many ways. I've found true joy, peace, and rest in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The scripture on my mission placket is Matthew 16:25, "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it." I've found as I've lost myself in the work, submitted my will to God's I have come to truly find myself. Selflessly sacrificing my time, thoughts, energy, feelings, desires and everything to just help someone closer to Jesus Christ may seem hard or intimidating. The truth is, as I've done that I've never been happier and more content. If anyone is thinking of serving or has questions, just go for it!



I know that Jesus is the Christ, the Book of Mormon is true, and I know that God loves us and has a plan for all of us.


Thank you for all the support these last two years!! I really appreciate all the emails! I'll see everyone soon!


Elder Barlow🐐




















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